I think it’s safe to say everyone loves The Minions! There is just something so fun about them! There is nothing I enjoy more than stumbling upon a craft involving one of our favourite movie characters!!
Another awesome crafty perk? When I find all the supplies in my craft draws and we have everything we need to make our project. That’s right! We have craft drawers full of materials, new and recycled items and I'm so excited. In fact my hubby bought me the craft drawers from Hobby Craft and it's so exciting to give everything in order.
With a craft this simple and easy to make, you can use these Minion Plates as birthday party entertainment or for everyday fun with the kids! Whatever you decide, I guarantee these Minions Paper Plate will be a huge hit!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun Minion Faces: Create adorable Minion faces using just a paper plate and some colors!
- Easy for Kids: With minimal materials, this craft is simple and perfect for young crafters.
- Learning Through Craft: Teach kids about shapes, colors, and creativity while crafting their favorite Minions.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Yellow Paper Plates
- Black Construction Paper
- White Construction Paper
- Black Sharpie
- Glue
- Scissors
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🖌️ How To Make These Minions Paper Plates
- Step 1: Take your black construction paper and cut yourself a black glasses band. Make sure it’s the length of your yellow paper plate!
- Step 2: Take that white piece of construction paper and cut out those eyes!!!You will need either one or two eyes per plate depending on which Minion you choose!
- Step 3: Take your leftover black construction paper and cut out black circles for those eyes.
- Step 4: Next, you’re going to want to cut out some Minion hair with that black construction paper. Cut out a mouth.
- Step 5: Grab that glue stick and assemble your Minions.
- Step 6: Glue on those eyes. Add the hair!Don’t forget to glue on that mouth.
- Step 7: Then let your Minion Plate dry! Ta-da! You now have cute and adorable Minion Plates!
Definitely the cutest paper plate anyone will ever lay eyes on & a craft worthy of hanging on that refrigerator.
💡 Pro Tip: Plan a follow-up session where kids use their finished Minions in a group activity, like a storytelling circle or themed display project.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Divide Craft Into Phases: Break the activity into manageable phases—coloring, assembling, and final detailing—to help children stay focused and reduce confusion.
- Keep Parts in Labeled Trays: Store small components like eyes or straps in labeled cups or trays to avoid mix-ups and save time during assembly.
- Use Non-Roll Surfaces: Tape paper plates lightly to the table or use non-slip mats so they don’t spin while kids apply decorations or glue.
- Encourage Light Pencil Outlines: Let children sketch light outlines on the plate before gluing pieces down to guide placement without permanent marks.
- Introduce Facial Expressions: Offer examples of different facial expressions to inspire kids to experiment with emotions while decorating their Minion.
- Leave Time for Dry Checks: Schedule a short period at the end of the session for glue and marker drying so finished crafts don’t smear or stick.
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Minions Paper Plate Craft
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Yellow Paper Plates
- Black Construction Paper
- White Construction Paper
- Black Sharpie
- Glue
Instructions
- Take your black construction paper and cut yourself a black glasses band.
- Make sure it’s the length of your yellow paper plate!
- Take that white piece of construction paper and cut out those eyes!!!
- You will need either one or two eyes per plate depending on which Minion you choose!
- Take your leftover black construction paper and cut out black circles for those eyes.
- Next, you’re going to want to cut out some Minion hair with that black construction paper.
- Cut out a mouth.
- Grab that glue stick and assemble your Minions.
- Glue on those eyes.
- Add the hair!
- Don’t forget to glue on that mouth.
- Then let your Minion Plate dry!
- Ta-da! You now have cute and adorable Minion Plates!
- Definitely the cutest paper plate anyone will ever lay eyes on & a craft worthy of hanging on that refrigerator.
My baby Charlie would love this he loves the minions and watches them everyday ?
Awesome! It's a fun activity for little ones! Sylvia loves Minions too!
My daughter is Minion mad - she would love to make these with me. Great idea
Awesome. Thanks. Glad you like the idea.
my daughter loves making things so this would be perfect 🙂
Awesome. Minions are fun to make for sure.
omg so cute I have to do this one with my grandson Jack